Heed this heads up: Severe weather and flood warnings are in effect for southern Germany!
The meteorological maestros at the German Weather Service (DWD) are sounding the alarm for thunderstorms in the region early this week. Get ready for persistent rainfall in the Black Forest and the foothills of the Alps, which could last until Wednesday in some areas. Watch out for overflowing streams and rivers, and don't dismiss the possibility of landslides.
The Black Forest and its neighboring Alpine foothills are bracing for a downpour of between 60 to 100 liters per square meter by midday on Tuesday. The foothills should see up to 100 liters per square meter by Wednesday at noon, while the Oberallgäu region might receive an excess of 140 liters per square meter. Even the Bavarian Forest won't escape the rain.
Stormy winds of around 60 to 75 kilometers per hour will be thrashing through the air, accompanied by gale-force gusts of up to 120 kilometers per hour at the mountain peaks. The Bavarian Flood Information Service is predicting flooding, especially in Swabia, due to the rain. The water level of the Iller might rise, triggering message level 3 and posing an isolated flooding risk in built-up areas around Kempten and Sonthofen by midday on Tuesday.
Sadly, the rest of Germany will also be showered upon with rain and stormy gusts, with temperatures staying mostly mild. Gale-force winds might howl on exposed mountain peaks on Tuesday night, while the eastern regions are graced with some sunshine, peaking at 15 degrees. The north is set to enjoy temperatures of around nine degrees around the border with Denmark.
The heavy rain and powerful winds might evolve into a storm in some southern German regions, as the DWD warns. This could lead to the bursting of river banks and potentially hazardous landslides in the Black Forest and its adjacent Alpine foothills. Stay safe and tune into the DWD for the latest weather updates to avoid getting swept up in the storm.
Enrichment Data (sparingly integrated): While the provided sources do not offer specific weather conditions for southern Germany this week, they highlight the importance of climate modeling and adapting to changing weather patterns in mountain regions. Particularly useful are Regional Climate Models (RCMs) for simulating precipitation patterns. However, for the most current and targeted alerts, it's best to consult the German Weather Service directly or check their website.
